Michael Cera

Actor Michael Cera is best known for his role as George-Michael Bluth in the Fox comedy series "Arrested Development."

Cera typically plays sweet and shy good-guy types, such as Paulie Bleeker, his character in the 2007 indie comedy "Juno." He also has starring roles in the Judd Apatow-produced "Superbad" and the romantic comedy "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist."

In 2007, Cera co-wrote and starred in CBS' original Web series, "Clark and Michael."

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